Core Viewpoint - The recent court ruling against an individual for copyright infringement highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the digital content industry in protecting intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of online literature [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings and Outcomes - The court found that the infringer, Ye, intentionally violated copyright laws, resulting in a ruling that requires him to pay double the damages, totaling over 100,000 yuan for economic losses and legal expenses [1]. - Ye disseminated paid content from the work "吞噬星空2" through various channels, including WeChat public accounts and mini-programs [1]. - Following the court's decision, Ye issued an apology in the comments section of the "吞噬星空2" on the platform, acknowledging the ruling [1]. Group 2: Copyright Protection Efforts - The work "吞噬星空2," authored by the well-known writer "我吃西红柿," has garnered a significant readership of 3.96 million on the Qidian Reading App, with a total of 1.4 million words serialized and 13,000 monthly votes [1]. - In 2024, the company identified 145 million instances of piracy and faced 34.41 million attacks on its copyright [1]. - The company has expanded its copyright protection efforts to cover 12,000 titles and employs a combination of automated technology, manual processing, and legal actions to combat piracy [1][2]. Group 3: Current State of Piracy - In the first half of 2025, over 47 million piracy links were reported, involving 32,000 domains, indicating a significant increase in copyright infringement activities [2]. - The company is prepared for a long-term battle against piracy, committing to ongoing investments in technology and legal resources to protect original content [2].